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NBA free agency began in Los Angeles at 9:01 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lakers have agreed to terms with exactly zero free agents. The team met twice with forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who announced on Saturday that he'll join the San Antonio Spurs. Marc Gasol doesn't have an agreement yet with the Memphis Grizzlies, but it's reportedly just a matter of time. DeAndre Jordan will play for the Dallas Mavericks, Greg Monroe the Milwaukee Bucks, Brook Lopez the Brooklyn Nets, Robin Lopez the New York Knicks, Tyson Chandler the Suns, Amir Johnson the Boston Celtics, Tobias Harris the Orlando Magic, Brandan Wright the Memphis Grizzlies, Paul Millsap the Atlanta Hawks, Kevin...

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